BAKED VEGETABLE BEEF STEW

Baked Vegetable Beef Stew image

"When my granddaughter was 3, she had a bear that sang a song about 'root stew'," recalls Alice McCabe of Climax, New York. "She thought he was talking about tree roots, so I took her to the store to buy root veggies, and we made this stew."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds beef sirloin tip roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 cups cubed peeled potatoes
3 celery ribs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1-1/2 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes
3 large carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, cut into 12 wedges
1 cup cubed peeled rutabaga
1 envelope reduced-sodium onion soup mix
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes

Steps:

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the beef, vegetables, soup mix and seasonings. Seal bag; shake to coat evenly., Transfer to an oven-safe Dutch oven or a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray (dish will be very full). Pour water over beef mixture., Cover and bake at 325° for 1 hour. Stir in tomatoes. Bake, uncovered, 30-50 minutes longer or until beef and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 699mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges